KR20250009679A - Logistics Automated Conveyance Gantry System - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an automated logistics transport gantry system, and more specifically, to an automated logistics transport gantry system capable of automatically performing logistics work by selectively transporting boxes placed in a logistics warehouse, and capable of stably transporting and moving a plurality of boxes by stacking them in a manner that varies according to the specifications of the boxes.

Description

Logistics Automated Conveyance Gantry System

The present invention relates to an automated logistics transport gantry system, and more specifically, to an automated logistics transport gantry system capable of automatically performing logistics work by selectively transporting boxes placed in a logistics warehouse, and capable of stably transporting and moving a plurality of boxes by stacking them in a manner that varies according to the specifications of the boxes.

In general, logistics is an abbreviation for physical distribution, and is a general term for the functions or activities that effectively move products and goods from producers to consumers, including various activities such as packaging, unloading, transportation, storage, and information.

At this time, the transportation of products and goods includes a comprehensive process for moving products and goods using various means of transportation, such as packaging, storage, collection, loading, transportation, intermediate reloading, unloading, delivery, storage, and opening.

In modern society, mass production, mass sales, and mass consumption are taking place, and the importance of logistics is increasing to efficiently supply the flow of goods.

Accordingly, in modern society, distribution centers such as warehouses and terminals are being built to classify and transport complex large quantities of logistics, and the technology for transporting logistics is being developed based on efficiency and speed of transportation, while efforts are being made to streamline transportation using containers, pallets, etc.

In particular, distribution centers and warehouses store a large amount of various items, requiring quick and accurate sorting, transportation, and movement of items. As there are limits to the sorting work of machines and people, automated facilities are being developed.

With this prior art, “Overhead robot system and its operating method” has been presented.

The prior art relates to an overhead robotic system used to pick up, transport and deliver objects in a warehouse area. The objects are arranged in a stacked state within the warehouse area, i.e., the objects can be stacked.

Therefore, the goal is to create a system that can reduce the number of gripper movements when picking up an individual object from the middle of a stack of objects (boxes or tires). Since the gripper does not need to move to a given stack of objects and then to another location to pick up and transport a single object, the number of gripper movements is reduced.

However, the conventional technology can only pick up a single object through a gripper, but has a problem in that it is difficult to stably fix and transport a plurality of objects of different specifications.

In addition, there is a problem that it is difficult to transport heavy objects because the side is supported by a gripper after the object is transported through the transport means.

Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1797798 (2017.11.08.)

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and the purpose of the present invention is to provide a logistics automation transport gantry system that can improve work efficiency by selectively transporting boxes containing products and goods stored in a specific space such as a warehouse.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a logistics automation transport gantry system that can detect boxes of different sizes and heights, stack them, and transport them quickly to improve work efficiency.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a logistics automation transport gantry system that can expand and contract according to the size of a box through a single power source, thereby saving energy and enabling uniform operation.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a logistics automation transport gantry system that can easily stack boxes being transported by measuring the height of boxes located at the bottom through pins protruding laterally when boxes are placed.

In order to achieve the above-described object, the present invention is characterized by comprising: a gantry unit positioned above the ground, moving forward and backward and left and right; a gap adjusting unit installed in the gantry unit and moving outward and inward by power from all sides of a transport space provided inside to expand and reduce the transport space; a transport unit installed inside the transport space so as to be reduced and expanded by the gap adjusting unit, and reducing and expanding according to the specifications of the box to store the box in the internal storage space; a raising and lowering unit installed in the gap adjusting unit and raising and lowering the transport unit by power; and a detection unit installed in the transport unit to detect the position of a box placed on the ground and the box stored in the transport unit.

The above spacing adjustment unit is installed on the upper end of the gantry unit, and includes a frame frame having the transport space formed therein, a first rotation axis installed on the left and right sides of the frame frame, respectively, a first operating module having a first belt of an endless track type connecting the first rotation axis and the first rotation axis installed on both sides, a second rotation axis installed on the front and rear sides of the frame frame, respectively, and receiving the rotational power of the first rotation axis, a second operating module having a second belt of an endless track type connecting the second rotation axis and the second rotation axis installed on both sides, a first power module fastened to the frame frame and transmitting power to either of the first rotation axis and the second rotation axis, a first moving module connected to the upper and lower ends of the first belt respectively on the inner side of the first operating module and expanding or contracting in accordance with the movement of the first belt, and to which the transport unit is connected, and a second operating module connected to the upper and lower ends of the second belt respectively on the inner side of the second operating module and It is preferable that the second moving module be configured to expand or contract in accordance with the movement of the second belt and to which the transport section is coupled.

The above transport section is preferably composed of a plurality of moving frames that are positioned vertically inside the above transport space to support the corners of the box and have first vertical moving rails formed on the outer surface thereof, a fixed bracket that is connected to the spacing adjustment section and is combined with the first moving rail to support the moving frames so that they can be raised and lowered, a moving guide that movably connects the moving frames and the moving frames that are arranged forward and backward on the upper surface of the above transport frame, a second moving rail that protrudes from the center of the above transport guide to the lower surface of the above transport frame and is formed vertically inside, a guide bracket that is arranged to be able to move up and down on the second moving rail, a first auxiliary guide that is rotatably coupled to both sides of the guide bracket and has an end of a first auxiliary frame rotatably coupled to the moving frame, and a second auxiliary guide that is vertically arranged between the above transport frame and the left and right sides of the above transport frame and has an end of a plurality of second auxiliary frames that are rotatably coupled to both sides and have an end of a second auxiliary guide that is rotatably coupled to the moving frame.

It is preferable that the above-mentioned lifting/lowering unit be composed of a second power module installed in the gap adjusting unit so as to be located on both sides of the transport unit, and a connecting module whose both ends are fixed to the upper and lower ends of the transport unit and whose middle portion is connected to the second power module to transmit the power of the second power module to raise and lower the transport unit.

The above detection unit preferably comprises a first detection module coupled to the lower end of the first auxiliary guide and detects a box located on the ground, a second detection module coupled to the lower end of the first auxiliary guide and detects a box located at the lower end of the transport unit, a third detection module coupled to the lower inner surface of the first auxiliary guide and detects a box introduced into the interior of the transport unit, and a fourth detection module installed on the lower inner surface of the first auxiliary guide and measuring the height of a box supported by the transport unit.

It is preferable that the fourth detection module is composed of a measuring plate that is connected to the second moving rail so as to be able to be raised and lowered, measuring pins that are arranged at regular intervals along the vertical direction on both sides of the measuring plate and protrude inwardly so as to be exposed to the outside of the measuring plate when in close contact with the box, and measuring sensors that are arranged above and below the first auxiliary guide and measure the measuring pins that are exposed to the outside of the measuring plate.

It is preferable that the invention further includes a guide plate protruding downward from the lower surface of the moving frame and coupled so as to be able to move up and down, and a detection sensor coupled to the lower side of the moving frame and detecting the up and down movement of the guide plate.

According to the logistics automation transport gantry system according to the present invention, there is an effect of improving work efficiency by selectively transporting boxes containing products and goods within a specific space such as a warehouse.

According to the present invention, there is an advantage in that the work time can be shortened by judging the items stored in boxes placed in a warehouse, stacking a plurality of boxes according to the standard size and height of the boxes, and quickly transporting them.

According to the present invention, expansion and contraction of a carrying member supporting the four sides of a box are performed uniformly by a single power source, so that the box can be stably supported at the center, and there is an advantage of saving operating time and energy.

According to the present invention, when supporting the side of the box through the carrying member, the exact height of the box can be easily measured through the protruding measuring pin, thereby enabling rapid transportation by continuously stacking a plurality of boxes.

According to the present invention, there is an advantage in that accurate measurement is possible by adjusting the position of the detection unit according to the height changing when the transport unit is expanded and contracted.

Figure 1 is a perspective view illustrating a logistics automation transport gantry system according to the present invention.
Figure 2 is a perspective view showing a gap adjustment unit, a transport unit, and a lifting/lowering unit according to the present invention.
Figure 3 is a plan view illustrating a gap adjustment unit according to the present invention.
Figure 4 is a perspective view showing a transport unit according to the present invention.
Figure 5 is a side view showing a lifting and lowering unit according to the present invention.
Figure 6 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a detection unit according to the present invention.
Figure 7 is an operating diagram showing the operating state according to the present invention.

Hereinafter, the logistics automation transport gantry system according to the present invention will be described in detail together with the attached drawings.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a logistics automation transport gantry system according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating a spacing adjustment unit, a transport unit, and an elevating unit according to the present invention, FIG. 3 is a plan view illustrating a spacing adjustment unit according to the present invention, FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating a transport unit according to the present invention, FIG. 5 is a side view illustrating a elevating unit according to the present invention, FIG. 6 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a detection unit according to the present invention, and FIG. 7 is an operating diagram illustrating an operating state according to the present invention.

As illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 7, the present invention relates to an automated logistics transport gantry system, and more specifically, to an automated logistics transport gantry system capable of automatically performing logistics work by selectively transporting boxes placed in a logistics warehouse, and capable of stably transporting and moving a plurality of boxes by stacking them according to the specifications of the boxes.

Prior to this, a box is made up of a pallet, box, etc. that can store and package goods, items, etc. for easy transport.

To this end, the present invention comprises a gantry unit (100), a spacing adjustment unit (200), a transport unit (300), a lifting and lowering unit (400), and a detection unit (500) to enable easy transport of boxes placed in an area such as a warehouse.

The above gantry unit (100) is located above the ground and moves forward, backward, left, and right.

The above spacing adjustment unit (200) is installed in the gantry unit (100) and moves outward and inward by power from all sides of the transport space (201) provided inside to expand and contract the transport space (201).

The above transport unit (300) is installed inside the transport space (201) so as to be reduced and expanded by the spacing adjustment unit (200), and is reduced and expanded according to the specifications of the box to store the box in the storage space (301) inside.

The above-mentioned raising/lowering unit (400) is installed in the above-mentioned gap adjusting unit (200) and raises/lowers the above-mentioned transport unit (300) by power.

The above detection unit (500) is installed in the transport unit (300) and detects the position of a box placed on the ground and a box stored in the transport unit (300).

In this way, the transport unit (300) is expanded through the gap adjusting unit (200) to fit the specifications of the box detected through the detection unit (500) by moving on the upper part of the ground through the gantry unit (100), and then lowered through the elevating/lowering unit (400) to insert the box.

And, by reducing the transport unit (300) through the above spacing adjustment unit (200), the box can be supported and transported through the gantry unit (100).

At this time, the transport unit (300) can transport multiple boxes by stacking them.

Therefore, the box placed within the area of the gentry unit (100) can be easily transported.

Next, we will look at each configuration according to the present invention in detail.

First, the gantry unit (100) is installed in the area where the box is placed and moves up and down and left and right.

The above gantry unit (100) is composed of a first gantry module (110) arranged left and right at the upper and lower sides of the area, a second gantry module (120) that crosses vertically at the upper end of the first gantry module (110) and moves left and right, and a guide frame (130) that is installed at the upper end of the second gantry module (120) and moves up and down.

At this time, it is preferable that the second gantry module (120) be spaced apart on both sides by a certain distance to form a space that is connected to the transport space (201).

Accordingly, the above guide frame (130) moves forward, backward, and left and right through the first and second gantry modules (110, 120).

That is, the above gantry unit (100) is configured as a conventional gantry structure that is installed in a warehouse, etc. and moves forward, backward, and left and right.

Next, the above spacing adjustment unit (200) is mounted on the guide frame (130) of the gantry unit (100) and is capable of moving forward, backward, left and right, and is configured to adjust the spacing of the transport unit (300) by expanding and contracting the transport space (201).

Therefore, the above spacing adjustment unit (200) is composed of a frame (210), a first operation module (220), a second operation module (230), a first power module (240), a first movement module (250), and a second movement module (260).

The above frame (210) is mounted on the top of the gantry unit (100), and the transport space (201) is formed inside.

That is, the frame (210) has a square frame shape and has the transport space (201) formed inside, and is mounted on the top of the second gantry module (120).

Accordingly, the above frame (210) moves forward, backward, and left and right by the first and second gantry modules (110, 120).

At this time, the first operating module (220), the second operating module (230), the first power module (240), the first movement module (250), and the second movement module (260) coupled to the frame (210) can be protected from being exposed to the outside through a cover covering the frame (210).

The first operating module (220) has a first rotation axis (221) installed on the left and right sides of the frame (210), and a first belt (222) of an endless track type that connects the first rotation axis (221) and the first rotation axis (221) is installed on both sides.

That is, the first rotation axis (221) is positioned in the front-back direction at the upper left and right sides of the frame (210) and is rotatably coupled to the frame (210).

At this time, a belt pulley (280) is formed on both ends of the first rotation axis (221).

Accordingly, the first belt (222) is connected to the first rotation axis (221) arranged on both sides of the frame (210) and the belt pulley (280) at both ends of the first rotation axis (221) in an endless track manner to transmit rotational power between them.

The second operating module (230) is installed at the front and rear of the frame (210), respectively, and a second rotation axis (231) that receives the rotational power of the first rotation axis (221) and a second belt (232) of an endless track type that connects the second rotation axis (231) and the second rotation axis (231) are installed on both sides.

That is, the second rotation axis (231) is positioned left and right in the front and rear of the frame (210) and is rotatably coupled to the frame (210).

At this time, it is preferable that the second rotation axis (231) be arranged to intersect with the upper or lower end of the first rotation axis (221).

In addition, a belt pulley (280) is formed on both ends of the second rotation shaft (231), and the second belt (232) is connected in the same manner as the first rotation shaft (221) to mutually transmit the rotational power of the second rotation shaft (231) and the second rotation shaft (231) arranged at the front and rear.

And a transmission member (270) is formed to transmit the rotational power of the first rotation axis (221) and the second rotation axis (231).

The above-mentioned transmission member (270) is formed of a worm gear structure that is mutually connected on both sides of the first rotation shaft (221) and the second rotation shaft (231) to transmit the power of the first power module (240).

At this time, it is preferable that the transmission member (270) be positioned so that interference does not occur with the frame (210) when transmitting the rotational power of the first rotation axis (221) and the second rotation axis (231).

When rotational force is generated through the first rotational axis (221), the rotational force is transmitted to the second rotational axis (231) through the transmission member (270).

The above first power module (240) is attached to the frame (210) and transmits power to either the first rotation axis (221) or the second rotation axis (231).

That is, the first power module (240) is connected to either the first rotation axis (221) positioned on the left or right or the second rotation axis (231) positioned on the front and rear to transmit the rotational power generated by the power.

At this time, it is preferable that the transmission member (270) be arranged so as to transmit rotational power between the first rotational axis (221) and the second rotational axis (231) through a worm gear structure in accordance with the fastened position of the first power module (240).

The first moving module (250) is connected to the upper and lower ends of the first belt (222) on the inside of the first operating module (220), respectively, and expands or contracts in accordance with the movement of the first belt (222), and the transport unit (300) is connected.

Accordingly, the first moving module (250) is placed on the inside of the first rotation axis (221) on the left and right sides, respectively.

At this time, the first moving module (250) located on the left is coupled to the upper end of the first belt (222), and the first moving module (250) located on the right is coupled to the lower end of the first belt (222).

Therefore, when the first belt (222) rotates by the first rotation axis (221), the first moving module (250) moves to the left and right to expand or reduce the gap between them.

The second moving module (260) is connected to the upper and lower parts of the second belt (232) inside the second operating module (230), respectively, and expands or contracts in accordance with the movement of the second belt (232), and the transport unit (300) is connected.

That is, the second movement module (260) is coupled to the second operation module (230) so as to have the same structure as the first operation module (220) and the first movement module (250).

Therefore, when the second belt (232) rotates by the second rotation axis (231), the second moving module (260) moves forward and backward to expand or reduce the gap between them.

In this way, the first movement module (250) and the second movement module (260) are configured to adjust the spacing in the same direction by the first operation module (220) and the second operation module (230) so that the transport unit (300) can be expanded and contracted to easily support the side of the box.

Next, the transport unit (300) is connected to the spacing adjustment unit (200) to expand and contract the storage space (301) according to the specifications of the box so that the box can be stored, and is composed of a moving frame (310), a fixed bracket (320), a moving guide (330), a first auxiliary guide (340), and a second auxiliary guide (350).

The above moving frame (310) is positioned vertically inside the transport space (201) to support the corners of the box, and is positioned on all sides, and a plurality of vertical first moving rails (311) are formed on the outer surface.

That is, the moving frame (310) is positioned vertically in an “L” cross-sectional shape so as to support the corner side of the box, and is located on all sides of the box within the transport space (201).

At this time, a vertical first moving rail (311) is formed on the side of a plurality of the first moving rails (311).

The above fixed bracket (320) is fastened to the spacing adjustment part (200) and is combined with the first moving rail (311) to support the moving frame (310) so that it can be raised and lowered.

The above fixed bracket (320) is connected to the first moving rail (311) so that the moving frame (310) can move up and down, and is fastened to the spacing adjustment unit (200).

Accordingly, the above fixed brackets (320) are each formed to fit the moving frames (310) arranged on all four sides of the box.

And a plurality of the above fixed brackets (320) are fastened to the first moving module (250) and the second moving module (260), and are configured to be movable along the longitudinal direction of each moving module.

Accordingly, the fixed bracket (320) is connected on one side to the first moving rail (311) of the moving frame (310) so as to be able to move up and down, and the other side is connected so as to be able to move along the respective longitudinal directions of the first moving module (250) and the second moving module (260).

Through this, according to the expansion of the first movement module (250) and the second movement module (260), the fixed bracket (320) is fixed so that the movement frame (310) can be expanded and contracted in a diagonal direction through forward, backward, left, and right movement.

The above moving guide (330) connects the moving frame (310) positioned in front and behind the upper surface of the moving frame (310) so that the moving frame (310) can move.

Accordingly, the above moving guide (330) is arranged in the forward and backward directions, and a rail is formed on one side to guide the moving frame (310) in the up and down direction.

Through this, the moving guide (330) can guide the moving frames (310) positioned in front and behind to move up and down at the same height.

The first auxiliary guide (340) protrudes from the center of the moving guide (330) to the lower surface of the moving frame (310), and has a second moving rail (341) formed vertically inside, a guide bracket (342) positioned so as to be able to move up and down on the second moving rail (341), and an end of the first auxiliary frame (343) rotatably coupled to both sides of the guide bracket (342) and rotatably coupled to the moving frame (310).

That is, the first auxiliary guide (340) protrudes downward from the center of the moving guide (330).

At this time, a second moving rail (341) is arranged vertically inside the first auxiliary guide (340), and a guide bracket (342) is installed on the second moving rail (341) so as to be able to move up and down.

And, on both sides of the above guide bracket (342), one side of the first auxiliary frame (343) is rotatably connected, and the other side is rotatably connected to the moving frame (310) positioned at the front and rear.

Accordingly, when the moving frame (310) is expanded and contracted, the first auxiliary frame (343) can be easily moved by moving the guide bracket (342) up and down according to the gap, thereby moving the moving frames (310) positioned in front and behind equally.

Through this, the first auxiliary guide (340) can be easily moved to support the box by interconnecting the moving frames (310) positioned before and after the expansion and contraction of the moving frames (310) by the spacing adjustment unit (200).

In addition, a guide plate (312) protruding downward from the lower surface of the moving frame (310) and coupled so as to be able to move up and down, and a detection sensor (313) coupled to the lower side of the moving frame (310) and detecting the up and down movement of the guide plate (312) are further included.

The above guide plate (312) is in close contact with the ground at the lower end of the moving frame (310) when the moving frame (310) is raised or lowered, thereby causing the moving frame (310) to be raised or lowered.

And the above detection sensor (313) measures the rising and falling state of the guide plate (312).

Through this, when the moving frame (310) descends, if it comes into contact with the ground, it can be detected through the guide plate (312) and the detection sensor (313), thereby preventing excessive descent.

The above second auxiliary guide (350) is vertically arranged between the moving frame (310) and the left and right sides of the moving frame (310), and the ends of a plurality of second auxiliary frames (351) rotatably coupled to both sides are rotatably coupled to the moving frame (310).

That is, the second auxiliary guide (350) is vertically arranged between the moving frames (310) arranged on the left and right, and one side of the second auxiliary frame (351) is rotatably coupled to the second auxiliary guide (350), and the other side is rotatably and movably coupled to the moving frame (310).

Accordingly, when the moving frame (310) is expanded and contracted, the second auxiliary guide (350) can be moved up and down to easily move the second auxiliary frame (351) so that the moving frames (310) arranged on the left and right can be moved equally.

At this time, it is desirable to place a chain (352) vertically inside the second auxiliary frame (351) to guide it so that it can move in the up and down directions.

That is, one side of the chain (352) is joined to the upper surface of the second moving module (260), the middle is bent into a ∩ shape, and the other side is joined to the lower end of the second auxiliary frame (351).

At this time, it is preferable that the second moving module (260) further includes a guide member (261) that protrudes upward and accommodates the chain (352) inside to guide it so that it can move up and down.

Accordingly, the second auxiliary frame (351) is guided by the chain (352) to move up and down.

Through this, the second auxiliary guide (350) is configured to support the moving frames (310) positioned on the left and right by connecting them to each other and allowing them to move easily when expanded and contracted.

In this way, the first auxiliary guide (340) and the second auxiliary guide (350) are mutually connected in the forward, backward, left, and right directions of the moving frames arranged in all directions to support organic expansion and contraction.

Next, the above-mentioned raising/lowering unit (400) is connected to the above-mentioned gap adjusting unit (200) and is composed of a second power module (410) and a connection module (420) to raise/lower the above-mentioned transport unit (300).

The above second power module (410) is installed in the spacing adjustment unit (200) so as to be located on both sides of the transport unit (300).

That is, the second power module (410) is installed on each of the first movement modules (250) so as to be located on both sides of the transport unit (300) and operates in the same manner.

The above connecting module (420) is fixed at both ends to the upper and lower ends of the transport unit (300), and the middle portion is connected to the second power module (410), thereby transmitting the power of the second power module (410) to raise and lower the transport unit (300).

That is, the connecting module (420) is fixed at one end to the upper end of the moving guide (330) or the first auxiliary guide (340), the other end to the lower end of the first auxiliary guide (340), and the middle portion is connected to the second power module (410).

Accordingly, the above-mentioned connecting module (420) is formed of a belt, chain, etc., and transmits the power of the second power module (410) to raise and lower the transport unit.

Through this, the elevating/lowering unit (400) is configured to support the box through elevating/lowering when the transport unit (300) is positioned at the top of the box.

Next, the detection unit (500) is installed in the transport unit (300) and is composed of a first detection module (510), a second detection module (520), a third detection module (530), and a fourth detection module (540) to detect a box and operate the transport unit (300) that moves through the gap adjustment unit (200) and the lifting/lowering unit (400).

The above first detection module (510) is coupled to the lower end of the first auxiliary guide (340) and detects a box located on the ground.

That is, the first detection module (510) detects a box located within the area of the gantry unit (100) through a sensor such as a camera.

At this time, it is preferable that the first detection module (510) be able to determine the contents stored in the detected box through images, photos, barcodes, QR codes, etc.

In addition, it is desirable to measure the size and specifications of the box detected through the first detection module (510) so that the gap adjustment unit (200) can operate smoothly.

Through this, the first detection module (510) can detect the required box and move its location.

The above second detection module (520) is coupled to the lower end of the first auxiliary guide (340) and detects a box located at the lower end of the transport unit (300).

That is, the second detection module (520) detects a box located at the bottom of the transport unit (300) when the transport unit (300) is lowered.

Through this, the second detection module (520) detects a box located at the bottom of the transport unit (300), confirms whether the box is placed in the correct position of the transport unit (300), prevents the box from coming off during transport, and enables easy support.

The third detection module (530) is coupled to the lower inner surface of the first auxiliary guide (340) and detects a box introduced into the interior of the transport unit (300).

That is, the third detection module (530) detects the box detected by the second detection module (520) so that it can be easily introduced into the interior of the transport unit (300) and supported.

In this way, the box can be easily transported through the transport unit (300) by detecting it through the second and third detection modules (520, 530).

The above fourth detection module (540) is installed on the lower inner surface of the first auxiliary guide (340) and measures the height of the box supported by the transport unit (300).

That is, the fourth detection module (540) is composed of a measuring plate (541), a measuring pin (542), and a measuring sensor (543) so as to measure the height of the box located at the bottom when transporting multiple boxes by stacking them through the transport unit (300).

The above measuring plate (541) is movably connected to the second moving rail (341).

That is, the measuring plate (541) is movably connected to the second moving rail (341) so as to be positioned at the bottom of the first auxiliary guide (340).

At this time, the measuring plate (541) is connected to the second moving rail (341) and is connected so as to be able to rise and fall through a configuration such as a linear motor.

Accordingly, the measuring plate (541) is raised and lowered in accordance with the height difference between the lower end of the moving frame (310) and the first auxiliary guide (340) when the transport unit (300) is expanded and contracted.

Through this, the measuring plate (541) can easily respond to changes in the height of the moving frame (310), so that the lower surface of the measuring plate (541) can be positioned on the same line as the lower surface of the moving frame (310).

The above measuring pins (542) are arranged at regular intervals along the vertical direction on both sides of the measuring plate (541), and protrude inwardly so that they are exposed to the outside of the measuring plate (541) when in close contact with the box.

That is, the measuring pins (542) are arranged in multiple numbers at regular intervals along the vertical direction on both sides of the measuring plate (541).

At this time, the measuring pin (542) protrudes from the inner surface of the measuring plate (541), but is coupled so as to be able to move to the outer surface of the measuring plate (541) when pressurized.

Accordingly, when the transport unit (300) supports the box, the measuring pin (542) is exposed to the outside of the measuring plate (541) at a height that is in close contact with the box.

The above measuring sensor (543) is placed above and below the first auxiliary guide (340) and measures the measuring pin (542) exposed to the outside of the measuring plate (541).

That is, the measuring sensor (543) is connected to the first auxiliary guide (340) so as to detect the measuring pin (542) exposed to the outer surface of the measuring plate (541) and measure the height of the box.

Therefore, the above measurement sensor (543) can measure the height of the box by measuring the exposed position of the above measurement pin (542).

Through this, the transport unit (300) can stack multiple boxes by measuring the height of the box measured through the fourth detection module (540).

Next, the installation and operating conditions according to the present invention will be described.

First, the gantry unit (100) is installed in an area where boxes are stored and transported in a warehouse, etc., and the spacing adjustment unit (200) is coupled to the gantry unit (100), and the transport unit (300) for transporting boxes is installed inside the spacing adjustment unit (200).

At this time, the space adjustment unit (200) is coupled with the raising/lowering unit (400) to raise/lower the transport unit (300), and the lower part of the transport unit (300) is installed as described above to detect the box through the detection unit (500) and to enable easy transport.

Control is provided to transport the box in this installed state.

Therefore, the gentry unit (100) moves to a point located within the area and detects the box through the first detection module (510).

And, through the above spacing adjustment part (200), the box is expanded so that it can be introduced into the interior of the transport part (300).

At this time, the gap adjustment unit (200) can expand and contract the transport unit (300) by moving the first operation module (220) and the second operation module (230) when the first and second rotation axes (221, 231) rotate through the first power module (240).

In this way, when the moving frame (310) of the transport unit (300) is expanded in all directions, the transport unit (300) is lowered through the elevating/lowering unit (400).

At this time, the transport unit (300) detects the position of the box through the second detection module (520) and lowers it to the correct position.

Here, the third detection module (530) detects that a box has entered the interior of the transport unit (300), and the guide plate (312) and the detection sensor (313) prevent the moving frame (310) from excessively descending to the floor.

And when a box is introduced into the interior of the transport unit (300) through the detection unit (500), the transport unit (300) is reduced through the spacing adjustment unit (200) to support the side of the box.

At this time, the fourth detection module (540) can measure the height of the box through the exposed measuring pin (542) when the transport unit (300) is in close contact with the box.

Through the height of the box measured in this way, the transport unit (300) can transport multiple boxes by stacking them.

Therefore, when the box is supported by the transport unit (300), it can be raised through the elevating unit (400) and then moved by the gantry unit (100) to transport and discharge the box to a desired location.

In this way, boxes randomly placed in warehouses, etc. can be detected and transported conveniently and quickly.

In addition, by measuring the size and height of the box through the detection unit (500), the transport unit (300) can stack multiple boxes to enable efficient transport.

At this time, the fourth detection module (540) can accurately measure the height of the box by rising and falling in accordance with the height difference that changes when the moving frame (310) expands and contracts.

And the above spacing adjustment unit (200) can operate uniformly by simultaneously moving a plurality of the above moving frames (310) arranged in all directions to support the box through a single power source.

As described above, the rights of the present invention are not limited to the embodiments described above, but are defined by what is described in the claims, and it is obvious that a person having ordinary skill in the art can make various modifications and adaptations within the scope of the rights described in the claims.

100: Gentry unit 110: 1st gentry module 120: 2nd gentry module
130: Guide Frame
200: Spacing adjustment part 201: Transport space 210: Frame
220: First operating module 221: First rotation axis
222: 1st belt 230: 2nd operating module
231: Second rotation axis 232: Second belt
240: 1st power module 250: 1st movement module
260: Second moving module 270: Transmission member
280: Belt Polly
300: Transport section 301: Storage space 310: Moving frame
311: 1st moving rail 312: Guide plate
313: Detection sensor 320: Fixed bracket
330: Movement Guide 340: 1st Auxiliary Guide
341: Second moving rail 342: Guide bracket
343: 1st auxiliary frame 350: 2nd auxiliary guide
351: Second auxiliary frame 352: Chain
400: Elevator 410: Second power module 420: Connection module
500: Detection unit 510: First detection module 520: Second detection module
530: 3rd detection module 540: 4th detection module
541: Measuring plate 542: Measuring pin
543: Measurement sensor

Claims (7)

A gantry unit (100) located on the upper part of the ground and moving forward, backward, left and right;
A gap adjustment unit (200) installed in the above gantry unit (100) and moving outward and inward by power from all sides of the transport space (201) provided inside to expand and contract the transport space (201);
A transport unit (300) installed inside the transport space (201) so as to be reduced and expanded by the above spacing adjustment unit (200), and which reduces and expands according to the specifications of the box and stores the box in the internal storage space (301);
A lifting and lowering unit (400) installed in the above spacing adjustment unit (200) and raising and lowering the transport unit (300) by power;
A logistics automation transport gantry system characterized by comprising a position of a box placed on the ground and installed in the transport unit (300) and a detection unit (500) that detects the box stored in the transport unit (300). In paragraph 1,
The above spacing adjustment unit (200) is
A frame (210) that is mounted on the top of the gantry unit (100) and has the transport space (201) formed inside,
A first rotation axis (221) installed on the left and right sides of the above frame (210), and a first operating module (220) with an endless track-type first belt (222) connecting the first rotation axis (221) and the first rotation axis (221) installed on both sides,
A second rotation axis (231) is installed at the front and rear of the above frame (210), respectively, and receives the rotational power of the first rotation axis (221), and a second operating module (230) is installed on both sides with a second belt (232) of an endless track type connecting the second rotation axis (231) and the second rotation axis (231).
A first power module (240) that is attached to the above frame (210) and transmits power to one of the first rotation axis (221) and the second rotation axis (231),
The first movement module (250) is connected to the upper and lower ends of the first belt (222) on the inside of the first operation module (220) and expands or contracts in accordance with the movement of the first belt (222), and the transport unit (300) is connected thereto.
A logistics automation transport gantry system characterized by comprising a second movement module (260) which is connected to the upper and lower ends of the second belt (232) on the inside of the second operation module (230) and expands or contracts in accordance with the movement of the second belt (232), and to which the transport unit (300) is connected. In paragraph 1,
The above transport unit (300) is
A plurality of moving frames (310) positioned vertically on the inside of the above-mentioned transport space (201) to support the corners of the box and having a first vertical moving rail (311) formed on the outer surface,
A fixed bracket (320) that is connected to the above spacing adjustment part (200) and is combined with the first moving rail (311) to support the moving frame (310) so that it can be raised and lowered,
The moving frame (310) is positioned in front and behind the upper surface of the moving frame (310) and the moving guide (330) that connects the moving frame (310) so that it can move,
A second moving rail (341) that protrudes from the center of the moving guide (330) to the lower surface of the moving frame (310) and is formed vertically inside, a guide bracket (342) that is arranged to be able to move up and down on the second moving rail (341), and a first auxiliary frame (343) that is rotatably connected to both sides of the guide bracket (342), and a first auxiliary guide (340) whose end is rotatably connected to the moving frame (310),
A logistics automation transport gantry system characterized in that the moving frame (310) and a plurality of second auxiliary frames (351) that are vertically arranged between the left and right sides of the moving frame (310) and rotatably coupled to both sides have ends formed of a second auxiliary guide (350) that is rotatably coupled to the moving frame (310). In paragraph 1,
The above-mentioned ascending and descending part (400) is
A second power module (410) installed in the spacing adjustment unit (200) so as to be located on both sides of the transport unit (300),
A logistics automation transport gantry system characterized by comprising a connecting module (420) that is fixed at both ends to the upper and lower ends of the transport section (300) and has a middle portion connected to the second power module (410) to transmit power from the second power module (410) to raise and lower the transport section (300). In the third paragraph,
The above detection unit (500)
A first detection module (510) that is connected to the bottom of the first auxiliary guide (340) and detects a box located on the ground,
A second detection module (520) that is connected to the lower end of the first auxiliary guide (340) and detects a box located at the lower end of the transport unit (300),
A third detection module (530) that is coupled to the lower inner surface of the first auxiliary guide (340) and detects a box that has entered the interior of the transport unit (300),
A logistics automation transport gantry system characterized by comprising a fourth detection module (540) installed on the lower inner surface of the first auxiliary guide (340) and measuring the height of a box supported by the transport unit (300). In paragraph 5,
The above fourth detection module (540) is
A measuring plate (541) that is connected to the second moving rail (341) so that it can be raised and lowered,
Measuring pins (542) are arranged at regular intervals along the vertical direction on both sides of the above measuring plate (541), protrude inwardly and are exposed to the outside of the above measuring plate (541) when in close contact with the box,
A logistics automation transport gantry system characterized by comprising a measuring sensor (543) positioned above and below the first auxiliary guide (340) and measuring the measuring pin (542) exposed to the outside of the measuring plate (541). In the third paragraph,
A guide plate (312) protruding downward from the lower surface of the above moving frame (310) and coupled so as to be able to move up and down,
A logistics automation transport gantry system characterized in that it further includes a detection sensor (313) that is coupled to the lower side of the above moving frame (310) and detects the up and down movement of the above guide plate (312).

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